Persian Gulf Foreign Ministers meeting postponed
At the decision of Iranian and Omani authorities, the meeting of Persian Gulf foreign ministers scheduled for today has been postponed at the request of several regional states.
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Oman postpones Iran-Gulf ministerial meeting
A meeting of foreign ministers from the Gulf countries and Iran that was originally planned to be held in Oman on September 14 has been postponed "in the interests of consensus," Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said.
Tanker attacked off UAE coast by unknown projectile
The cargo ship came under attack off the coast of the UAE. An investigation is underway.
Schengen-style Gulf visa to launch 'soon'
The unified GCC tourist visa will "see the light soon", the Gulf bloc’s secretary-general has said, indicating that the Schengen-style permit is moving closer to launch, Khaleej Times reported.
US announces strikes on Iranian tankers
The US military struck Iranian commercial vessels after the IRGC launched a missile attack on two US maritime patrol vessels
Explosions recorded on Iran's Qeshm Island - media
More than five explosions were recorded on Iran's Qeshm Island, Press TV reported, while four others were heard earlier in the Strait of Hormuz.
Temporary ceasefire means repeat of war - Araghchi
Iran wants a permanent end to fighting in the Persian Gulf region, not just a temporary ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Iran estimates damage from Hormuz oil spill at trillions of dollars
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said oil pollution might have caused trillions of dollars of damage to the region’s marine ecosystem.
There is no alternative to diplomacy in Middle East - Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for dialogue and negotiations to find a comprehensive and durable settlement of the conflict in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
Iran announces measures to combat oil spill in Hormuz
Iran is battling an oil spill off Qeshm Island, underscoring the environmental risks posed by attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf, Bloomberg reported.
Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes - report
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the …
At least 10 merchant vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz in past day
At least 10 commercial vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, CNN reported, citing data from the MarineTraffic ship-tracking website.
Hormuz deal involves ships entering Persian Gulf through Iran - report
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, which was proposed to Iran, involves the entry of all merchant ships into the Persian Gulf through the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Lavrov meets with Araghchi in Cholpon-Ata
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in the Kyrgyz resort city of Cholpon-Ata to discuss rising tensions in the Gulf region.
UAE to build two terminals to reduce Hormuz reliance
The UAE's DP World will develop two new container terminals in Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates' eastern coast, the global ports operator said as the Gulf state works to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
Persian Gulf states irritated by US actions in conflict with Iran
Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict as intensified hostilities threaten their national security and economies, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Russian, UAE FMs discuss US and Iranian strikes in Persian Gulf
The ministers' conversation focused on the escalating military situation in the Persian Gulf
Airlines advised against flying over Persian Gulf countries
Due to the escalation between the US and Iran, flights in the region are still unsafe
US wants to be reimbursed for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The United States protects all Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and expects to be reimbursed for ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Trump says ceasefire 'is over' and dealing with Iran is 'waste of time'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” following a series of strikes across the region.
